Overview
- Multiple outlets report a third breakup in February following their Dec. 31 reunion, with fans noting that Ballerini unfollowed Stokes on Instagram on Feb. 6.
- Us Weekly’s source characterizes Ballerini as done with the relationship, while saying Stokes is not ready to give up.
- The pair began dating in January 2023, first split in September 2025, reconciled in November 2025, reunited for New Year’s, and reportedly separated again this month.
- Days before the latest reports, Ballerini told Entertainment Tonight at the Feb. 1 Grammys that she loves Stokes and believes in love.
- Post‑split signals include Ballerini’s Feb. 12 New York Fashion Week appearances and her “mmmhhhmmm” comment on Ashley Cooke’s breakup‑themed song post, while Cosmopolitan cites Daily Mail insiders attributing tensions to jealousy and differing long‑term goals and denying cheating.